What to Do If You or a Friend Notice a Problem: Check

Help-seeking without stigma (P3), supportive friend moves, verified helplines, and routing to resources without duplicating the Talk to a Friend guide.

Vulnerability Unit·Lesson 5 of 5

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What is the supportive way to bring it up with a friend?
Choices for question 1Call them out in the group chatPrivately, leading with care and no blame, and pointing them to helpLecture them about willpowerTell everyone so they are embarrassed into stopping
2
What is the main barrier to getting help for gambling problems?
Choices for question 2Lack of helplinesStigma and fear of the unknown — not lack of informationHelplines are not confidentialYou must be in crisis first
3
Must someone hit bottom before help works?
Choices for question 3Yes — early help is uselessNo — earlier help on the spectrum is more effectiveOnly if they are disorderedOnly with parental permission
4
Which is a verified national problem-gambling helpline (mid-2026)?
Choices for question 41-800-MY-RESET (call/text/chat)The sportsbook support chatThere is no helplineYou must see a doctor first
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What is the teacher role in this lesson?
Choices for question 5Provide counseling during classStay in awareness/prevention — route clinical needs to referralDiagnose students who raise concernsCollect private self-screen results

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